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    ‘This is sick, man’ says KSI as clip of USA President Donald Trump drinking Prime goes viral

    KSI landed on some of the greatest free advertisement of all time when President-elect Donald Trump sipped from a Prime bottle. The YouTube superstar’s brand with former boxing opponent-turned-business partner Logan Paul has boomed since their 2022 launch. Donald Trump sipping from a bottle of PrimeKSI reacting to Trump drinking PrimeIn two years it has already soured past £1BILLION in sales with huge stars from football, boxing and music signed to the company. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, world champion Terence Crawford and rapper Central Cee are all aligned with Prime. But little did KSI know, political powerhouse Trump and world’s richest man Elon Musk are fans as they drunk Prime at a UFC event. Reacting to the viral clip, KSI, 31, told SunSport: “I saw him drinking it, I saw Elon drinking it, and I was like, ‘This is sick, man. Let’s go.’READ MORE IN BOXING”I thought it was a cool moment, Trump is the President of the United States drinking Prime!”Drinking a creator’s drink. People don’t understand how f***ing mental that is.”KSI’s business portfolio ranges from boxing, Britain’s Got Talent judging and now heading up the newly-founded Ballers League. The league consists of six-a-side games with huge names to be involved from playing and managing – including John Terry and Gary Lineker. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKSI beamed: “You can already see 2025 is going to be huge. We announced Ballers League, I’m going to be president for that in the UK. “We also have Inside season two coming out next year on Netflix. I’ve got a fight coming up, I’ve got music coming out, YouTube’s booming. KSI’s manager Mams Taylor talks YouTuber’s next fight, Jake Paul talks and Tommy Fury rematch “Everything is booming around me. We have some cool things for Prime, cool things for Lunchly. “All my business and everything is going up and up and up and even with Misfits in general we have a huge card in January Till versus Fury. “I’ve been telling everybody 2025 is the year you’re going to be seeing me everywhere and I didn’t even mention TV. “I was a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, that’s going to come out next year as well. So it’s a lot going on!” This week KSI steps into the role of promoter ahead of the Misfits Boxing’s Supercard in Qatar live on DAZN PPV. And in a shock twist, KSI backed Slim Albaher, 30, to defeat his former friend-turned-rival AnEsonGib, 28, in the Middle East main-event. It comes after becoming tired of Gib’s verbal shots at Misfits. KSI said: “Me and Gib aren’t cool, we’re not friends.”And he wants to take down Misfits. I don’t care for him. I want slim to knock him out. Slim is a company man, that’s it. Simple as that.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m just trying to be as real as I can be. And people call me two-faced, I see online people calling me two-faced saying like I’m a backstabber this, this that.”Whatever man, I don’t really care I’m just being true to myself. So yeah, f*** Gib and Slim let’s go!”AnEsonGib, KSI and Slim AlbaherCredit: misfits boxing More

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    Who is Dawood Savage? Deji Olatunji’s Misfits Supercard opponent

    DAWOOD SAVAGE is slowly climbing the ranks to becoming one of the biggest YouTubers of all time – but he’d love nothing more than to secure his first boxing triumph.The man they call ‘Muslim Drake’ is all set to face KSI’s superstar brother Deji.Dawood Savage is a content creator and YouTube boxerCredit: INSTAGRAM @dawoodsavagerHis next opponent is Deji Olatunji — KSI’s brotherCredit: PAAnd here is everything SunSport knows about Dawood Savage.Who is Dawood SavageDawood Tirmizi, better known by his online aliases “Dawood Savage” and “Muslim Drake”, was born in Kabul, Afghanistan on January 3, 1998.He’s an influencer and amateur boxer who has participated in several exhibition matches.The content creator rose to prominence by sharing a variety of skits under his Instagram handle @dawoodsavager, where he has over 177,000 followers as of November 26, 2024.read more on dawood savageHe also runs the grown the DawoodSSAVAGE YouTube channel, which has a whopping 1.12million subscribers and more than 180million views.Dawood created a viral series of skits titled Muslim Rap Battle, with one of his most popular videos gaining over 5million views alone.Upcoming fight with Deji OlatunjiHe is scheduled to fight Deji Olatunji, also known as “The Tank”, on November 28, 2024.Deji is also a well-known British YouTuber and amateur fighter, who has been active in the boxing scene since 2018.Most read in BoxingHe competes in the light-heavyweight division and has a professional record of 2-4-0, meaning he has won two of his fights, lost four and drawn none.Dawood Savage fight recordDawood’s fight record is not particularly strong.He has a record of 0-5-0, so he’s yet to win or draw a fight and has lost them all.All of Dawood’s defeats have come by way of knockout.Fight purseDetails about the purse for the upcoming fight against have not been reported.Poster for the Misfits Qatar SupercardCredit: @MisfitsBoxingIn influencer boxing, purses can vary significantly depending on the popularity of the fighters and the scale of the event.Many of these shows are more about entertainment and social media influence rather than traditional fight purses.Misfits Qatar SupercardThe Misfits Qatar Supercard is as follows:AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS TikkyTokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs NeerajREAD MORE SUN STORIESHow to watch Desi Olatunji vs Dawood SavageThe fight is on the Misfits Qatar Supercard, which will take place on Thursday, November 28.The fight will be shown LIVE on DAZNThe show will begin at around 6pm GMTYou can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of actionA flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytimeYou can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost optionDAZN subscribers can live-stream the fight via the DAZN appThe DAZN app is available to download for FREE on your mobile or tablet deviceAlternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog More

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    KSI’s manager slams Jake Paul as ‘delusional’ after shock talk of fighting Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez

    KSI’S manager has slammed talk of Jake Paul fighting Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez as “delusional.” The YouTuber-turned-boxer moved up to heavyweight in his last bout to defeat Mike Tyson in their controversial Netflix clash. Anthony Joshua towering over Jake PaulCanelo Alvarez has been called out by Jake PaulCredit: @canelo And Paul revealed plans to drop back down to cruiserweight to try and tempt Mexican superstar Canelo up for a mega-fight. But his promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian refused to rule out remaining at heavyweight to sensationally fight the likes of Joshua. That idea was laughed at by Mams Taylor, who manages Paul’s rival KSI while also running Misfits Boxing. Taylor told SunSport in Doha: “If Nakisa puts Jake in that position where he fights Anthony Joshua or Canelo or Dubois, he could seriously get his client hurt.READ MORE IN BOXING”So either he’s really delusional or he only gives a s*** about the money. “But once Jake has that fight, maybe he’ll come back down to earth and have a real talk whoever it’s with on that level.” Paul put on TWO STONE to fight Tyson at 16st 2lb but he looks ready to come back down to the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb. Iron Mike, 58, returned for his first professional fight in almost 20 YEARS as the bout was slammed due to the age-gap. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut still a stunning 108m tuned in to watch the slammed showdown on Netflix – causing the site to CRASH. Taylor still hopes a grudge match between KSI, 31, and Paul, 27, can be secured but the huge weight difference threatens to get in the way. AnEsonGib hits back at ‘unauthentic’ KSI after Misfits Boxing boss backs Slim Albaher to BEAT former friend-turned-rivalKSI was 183lb (13st 1lb) in October when he was controversially beaten by Tommy Fury, 25, on points. That is THREE STONE away from Paul – leaving Taylor ready to flip a coin to decide what weight the bitter YouTube bout is fought at. He said: “The Jake fight is something we’ve wanted and there was talk of a coin toss, we said, ‘Fine, let’s do a coin toss.'”But the weights have to be fair. If you want 192lb on one side then we want 183lb on the other side. If you want 190, we’ll take 185.”Some that were the terms we gave, take-it-or-leave it, we’ll even fight in America in Vegas. We’ve really tried to make it happen.” KSI with his manager and co-founder of Misfits Boxing Mams Taylor More

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    KSI’s next fight ‘AGREED’ and ‘very close’ to being announced… as Tommy Fury rematch remains in pipeline for 2025

    KSI has “AGREED” his next fight with an announcement on the horizon. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has been sidelined since his controversial October 2023 loss to Tommy Fury on points. KSI is close to confirming his next fightCredit: misfits boxing A rematch with Tommy Fury remains in the worksCredit: AlamyA hand injury ruled him out of his proposed return in August in Dublin. He was due to face YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, and ex-MMA star Anthony Taylor, 34, in a two-on-one HANDICAP bout. But KSI’s manager Mams Taylor revealed they are just waiting to put pen to paper on a deal before announcing the mystery next opponent. Taylor told SunSport in Doha: “Very close, very close. It’s all agreed it’s just the formality of getting the contracts over the lines.”READ MORE IN BOXINGFury pulled out of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! after receiving an offer from KSI’s Misfits Boxing banner. And despite rumours, it was not for a rematch but instead for the former Love Islander to face ex-UFC star Darren Till, 31, on January 18.But Taylor has warned not to rule out KSI, 31, rematching, 25, Fury in the near future. He said: “I’ll just say this; anything’s possible in the weird and wonderful world of Misfits.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Certainly the rematch is on KSI’s bucket list. Whether it happens next year or the year after, whatever.”We definitely have some immediate plans and so does Tommy with Darren Till. So let’s take it one step at a time.”AnEsonGib hits back at ‘unauthentic’ KSI after Misfits Boxing boss backs Slim Albaher to BEAT former friend-turned-rivalFury beat KSI at a catchweight of 183lb (13st 1lb) but moves all the way up to 205lb (14st 6lb) to fight Till. But Taylor is not concerned about the jump up in weight – so long that Fury can shrink back down to fight KSI. He said: “KSI just doesn’t have the frame to be 205 and be at his best. “So it’s not a matter of, ‘Oh he doesn’t want the fight.’ He just wants to fight at his best. “And I feel like he has a big enough name certainly where he can fight at whatever weight he wants and there’s always going to be someone.” Tommy Fury beat KSI via controversial decisionCredit: Getty More

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    Katie Taylor in danger of LOSING world title after Amanda Serrano win as boxing boss ‘hoping there will be a resolution’

    KATIE TAYLOR could be in danger of LOSING one of her world titles with a potential rival waiting in the wings.The Bray woman is the current WBC lightweight and super-lightweight champion, retaining the latter against Amanda Serrano.Katie Taylor is the WBC super-lightweight and lightweight world championCredit: GettyCaroline Dubois is interim lightweight championCredit: Instagram / wbcboxingShe has not fought at 135lb since beating Karen Carvajal in October 2022, instead moving up to 140lb to fight Chantelle Cameron.After initially losing to the Brit at the 3Arena, Taylor beat her in Dublin last November to become a two-weight undisputed champion.She was made to relinquish three of her four lightweight straps in the aftermath, and could be made to give up the fourth after beating Serrano.Caroline Dubois in interim champion at 135lbs, with WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman revealing the commission would be contacting the Irish woman’s team to decide what she is going to do.He told Sky Sports: “It has been quite a long time since [Taylor] defended the lightweight [title]. Caroline Dubois is the Interim champion.”Caroline Dubois got an Interim championship so she can make money, she can be a champion and look in the near future for something.”Hopefully there will be a resolution. “We’re going to let Katie Taylor take a very well deserved rest for a week then we’re going to contact them and see exactly what the plans are.”Most read in BoxingA decision is expected at the WBC convention next month.A return to lightweight to fight Caroline Dubois is one of a number of options available to Taylor.Awkward moment Eddie Hearn ‘isn’t welcome’ at Katie Taylor press conference before manager threatens to walk outSpeaking on Off The Ball, her promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that the 23-1 Irish legend remains hellbent on fighting in Croke Park before she retires.Attempts have been made in recent years to bring KT to GAAHQ in recent times but fell through due to finance issues.GOING FOR CROKEThe Matchroom Boxing chief said: “How much have we talked about it over the years and, like if there was ever a time…I’ve actually said this before, to be fair.”But we’re in November now, that gives you enough preparation for a summer event at Croke Park.”Hearn hinted that Taylor may not fight again, and said that it would take “something pretty special and unique” for her to do so.He added: “We’ve just seen the biggest female fight of all time in front of the biggest audience of all time.”It’s like, surely…and I’ll be honest with you, I don’t think it’s 100% guaranteed that Katie Taylor will fight again.”I’m sure she will, but it’s going to take something pretty special and unique.”We had a long call with her last night with (her manager) Brian Peters and she was full of (enthusiasm).”In the training room after (the fight), it kind of felt like if she was to turn around now and say, ‘that’s it for me’.”I’d actually be extremely happy in a way that you could bow out on a night like that.”But then she said, ‘there’s a few things, though, that I’d really like to do’.”I said, ‘what’s that’, and she said, ‘Obviously I’d like to fight at Croke Park and I’d like to fight in Las Vegas.'”There has already been talk of Taylor fighting Amanda Serrano for a third time, despite holding a 2-0 record against her.Then there is Chantelle Cameron, whom Taylor beat to become undisputed super lightweight champion at the 3Arena last November.In the lead-up to Taylor vs Serrano 2, Cameron expressed an interest in fighting the winner, with her series with the Irish woman locked at 1-1.And Hearn said bouts against either at Croke Park or The Sphere in Las Vegas would tempt Taylor more than another trip to the 3Arena or Madison Square Garden.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe continued: “I know there’s been a lot of interest from the Madison Square Garden guys because of the first Serrano fight to do something possibly in the Sphere in Las Vegas, which would be so iconic for her career – and Croke Park.”But I just think if it’s Chantelle (Cameron) back at the 3Arena or it’s Amanda Serrano back at MSG, I’m not sure that’s necessarily going to really excite her in the same way that doing something different would.” More

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    KSI’s manager proposes never-before-seen rules for Jake Paul fight with ‘take-it-or-leave it’ offer

    KSI’S manager is ready to go to never-before-seen lengths in a bid to get a fight with Jake Paul over the line. The pair of YouTubers-turned-boxers have spent years feuding but have yet to strike a deal for what would be a blockbuster grudge bout. KSI and Jake Paul have failed to come to terms for a fightCredit: GettyJake Paul moved up to heavyweight to fight Mike TysonCredit: GettyStanding in the way of what has been dubbed a £100MILLION match-up is the weight difference between them. Paul, 27, moved up to heavyweight to beat boxing great Mike Tyson, 58, in their controversial Netflix showdown. The American bulked up to 227lb (16st 2lb), while KSI’s last fight was at 183lb – over THREE STONE lighter.So KSI’s manager Mams Taylor – co-founder of Misfits Boxing – is ready to flip a coin to decide where the bout takes place. READ MORE IN BOXINGTaylor told SunSport in Doha: “I feel like he has a big enough name certainly where he can fight at whatever weight he wants and there’s always going to be someone.”But obviously the Jake fight is something we’ve wanted and there was talk of a coin toss, we said, ‘Fine, let’s do a coin toss.'”But the weights have to be fair. If you want 192lb on one side then we want 183lb on the other side. If you want 190, we’ll take 185.”So that was the terms we gave, take-it-or-leave it, we’ll even fight in America in Vegas. We’ve really tried to make it happen.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKSI, 31, is yet to return since his controversial points loss to Tommy Fury, 25, in October and has been recovering from a hand injury.Paul was also beaten by Fury in 2023 but bounced back with five wins following the only loss of his 12-bout career. AnEsonGib hits back at ‘unauthentic’ KSI after Misfits Boxing boss backs Slim Albaher to BEAT former friend-turned-rivalHis most recent was against 58-year-old Tyson – who returned for his first professional fight in almost 20 YEARS. The showdown was scrutinised amid the age-gap but still a massive 108million viewers tuned in to watch it on Netflix. Paul looks set to move back down to the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb after moving up to heavyweight. But his promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian has opened the door to sensationally fighting the likes of Anthony Joshua, 35, or Daniel Dubois, 27. But Taylor hit back: “At this point I really just think it’s Nakisa because if Jake loses to KSI, there’s no Canelo payday. “And look, he’s not fighting AJ unless Nakisa really doesn’t like Jake.”Anthony Joshua with Jake Paul More

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    Tyson Fury drops huge hint on whether controversial dad John will be in his corner for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

    TYSON FURY has dropped a massive hint on whether dad John will be in his corner for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King is bidding to win his belts back from Usyk on December 21 after his split decision defeat – the first in his career – back in May.Tyson Fury has dropped a major hint about whether dad John will be in his corner come December 21Fans and former boxers have called for Fury to shake-up his corner after his defeat to UsykBut last time his crowded corner, led by Sugarhill Steward but also involving assistant Andy Lee and Fury’s dad John, came under fire.John, 59, was especially singled out by pundits for shouting over head trainer Sugarhill during the valuable 60 seconds in the corner.Despite some calling for a shake-up in Fury’s corner, the heavyweight boxer remains undeterred.Fury said: “Listen, people can have opinions and what they want to say but at the end of the day they’re not in there doing the fighting.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”It’s really unimportant what other people think of what was going on in my corner.”If I’m happy then the world’s happy, and I’m happy.”Meanwhile, Carl Froch recently hit out at John and advised Tyson to cut his dad from his camp.Speaking after John caused chaos at a pre-fight press conference between Tommy Fury and Darren Till, the Brit said: “The usual pathetic childish behaviour from a grown man.Most read in BoxingTommy Fury faces former UFC star Darren Till in the new year CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He did have a lot to say and he was very vocal but at the end of the day it’s not about him, it’s about Darren Till and Tommy Fury so why is Big John Fury, the fighting man, getting involved?”Why the f**k is he getting involved? Has he been sacked by Tyson Fury? Did Tyson tell him to do one and now he’s with Tommy Fury trying to get some of the limelight?Misfits Boxing press conference descends into chaos”I don’t know but same old s**t. Darren Till totally wrote him off.”Fury Sr chucked water at the ex-UFC star ahead of his bout with Tommy on January 18. Till, 31, could be heard yelling: “Sit down little John.”Meanwhile Usyk, 37, was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with his rematch with Fury, 36, back in Riyadh.Daniel Dubois, 27, meanwhile inherited the belt after being elevated from interim champ and knocked out Anthony Joshua, 34, in his first defence.And Fury reckons he will need a similar performance to guarantee victory over undefeated Usyk.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “There’s no secret – I’m going in there to knock him out because I don’t think I’m gonna get a decision no matter what I do.”So I have to take it out of the judges’ hands. I believe I have to get him out of there.” More

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    AnEsonGib hits back at ‘unauthentic’ KSI after Misfits Boxing boss backs Slim Albaher to BEAT former friend-turned-rival

    ANESONGIB has branded KSI “unauthentic” after his former friend-turned-rival backed Slim Albaher to win their Misfits Boxing bout. Gib faces Slim in Qatar on DAZN PPV on Thursday night to settle years of feuding with the American. AnEsonGib between KSI and Slim AlbaherCredit: Misfits boxing Gib, left next to KSI, is involved in a feud with his former friendAnd in a shock twist, KSI has thrown his support to Slim despite his past friendship with Gib. But Gib told SunSport in response: “It just seemed unauthentic. My guess is he’s trying to sell the fight because everyone else is boring.” KSI, 31, and Gib, 28, share a mutual circle of friends and even began boxing at the same time in the same gym. But their relationship strained when Gib started to take shots at KSI’s Misfits promotion – which homes to celebrity-style crossover bouts. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd despite once being signed to fight Slim amid a rivalry of their own – he is in the New Yorker’s corner against newfound enemy Gib. KSI said: “I want Slim to win. I want Slim to put down Gib once and for all because this brother’s been talking for the longest time. “And now I know everyone’s saying me and Gib are friends, this, this, that, that. Me and Gib aren’t friends. “We hardly ever talk, OK. So let’s get this straight, we sparred, I beat him, I destroyed him, he is not on my level. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So I want Slim to show the world that he is better than Gib and finally shut him up.” Already talk has turned to a grudge match between KSI and Gib down the line. But Gib responded: “I’m taking out the best at 168 so I can’t wait to do that and I’m not looking past Slim. “We are three days away from a fight, we’re solely focussed on that fight.” Misfits Boxing press conference descends into chaos More